Cubic Zirconia and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
  
3.5-3.6
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Mg3Al2Si3O12
  
Cubic Zirconia and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Pyrope Garnet physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Cubic Zirconia and Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12
Cubic Zirconia and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Pyrope Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.5-3.6 whereas that of Pyrope Garnet is 3.5-3.6.